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Add 10/60 and 20/14

1st number: 10/60, 2nd number: 1 6/14

10/60 + 20/14 is 67/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 14 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    10/60 = 10 × 7/60 × 7 = 70/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
    20/14 = 20 × 30/14 × 30 = 600/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/420 + 600/420 = 70 + 600/420 = 670/420
  5. 670/420 simplified gives 67/42
  6. So, 10/60 + 20/14 = 67/42
    In mixed form: 125/42

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